Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric, Zoned

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Outdoor Shower

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Heated, Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Salt Water, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.202

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Two Story, Single Family

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,695,000

  • Tax Amount

    $11,632.98

  • Sq. Footage

    1, 767

  • Price/SqFt

    $959

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Association Amenities

    Beach Access

  • Foundation Details

    Pillar/Post/Pier

  • Ownership

    Single Family

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Water Source

    Private, Well

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